US moves to ramp up THAAD missile production amid Iran war
The US has announced a framework agreement to increase production of key components for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. The move aims to strengthen defense capabilities amid the ongoing Iran conflict, with Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems set to quadruple production of THAAD seekers.
The US has agreed to boost THAAD missile production with BAE Systems and Lockheed Martin. The plan is to quadruple the production of seekers for the THAAD interceptor. This move is part of the US 'Arsenal of Freedom' defense buildup push. The agreement aims to secure the supply chain and increase industrial capacity. The US is strengthening its defense capabilities amid the Iran conflict.
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